Old Fashioned Bread Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°.
2. 2
   Butter and toast bread.
3. 3
   Cut into cubes and place in greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
4. 4
   Sprinkle raisins over toast if desired.
5. 5
   Thoroughly beat eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, salt, evaporated milk, boiling water and vanilla.
6. 6
   Pour mixture over toast and let stand 10 minutes.
7. 7
   Combine remaining 4 teaspoons of sugar and cinnamon.
8. 8
   Sprinkle over toast.
9. 9
   Place dish in shallow baking pan of water to a depth of 1 inch.
10. 10
    Bake 60 to 65 minutes until done.
11. 11
    Remove dish from pan of water and serve warm or chilled.
12. 12
    Serves 8.